Making Pumpkin Powder

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Жыл бұрын

Pumpkin powder is versatile, nutritious, and delicious. It is also extremely handy when making any recipe that calls for pumpkin puree. You can mix up only the amount needed with no worries about pesky leftover puree that may ultimately languish away in the fridge. Watch for an upcoming video on ideas for using this wonderful powder.
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@deborahevans4259 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for thinking of all of us!

@sandraw4763 Жыл бұрын

Love pumpkin powder! One bit of advice: I discovered that you need to let it set a few minutes before deciding if you need to adjust the thickness of your puree. The powder continues to hydrate and thicken for 5-10 min. In my notes for pumpkin pie, 2 c canned (16 oz) pumpkin puree = 1/2 c powder + 2 c hot water

@RoseRedHomestead Жыл бұрын

Sandra: Thank for your information. I was not aware that powder continues to thicken for 5-10 minutes. Jim

@sandraw4763 Жыл бұрын

@@RoseRedHomestead Since I believe many of your powders are from freeze dried products, you might have to test them to verify they behave the same way. My powders are from dehydrated pumpkin which I imagine is why it continues to thicken for a bit as the fiber bits swell with the moisture.

@kathryndomres5353 Жыл бұрын

God has blessed you with the gift of teaching. Thank you for sharing your gift and your knowledge. You have inspired me incredibly to become more self sufficient and prepared. Everyone I know I share your KZfaq site with and tell them all about Pam and Jim. I feel like I have found a new friend!!! Bless you for all your hard work.

@cindyebner5556 Жыл бұрын

👍

@artemisfowl66 Жыл бұрын

That is just how I feel!

@dag118 Жыл бұрын

Yes, she definitely has the gift of teaching

@mayhembeading3737 Жыл бұрын

Agree with you 100%.

@Tzippy323 Жыл бұрын

Pam - I dehydrate in slices instead of purée, and it powders beautifully.

@mcouragee Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that you understand the limitations of phone screens.

@evelynpatrick6247 Жыл бұрын

It is also very helpful for dogs and cats for their digestive health.

@CH-yw1oz Жыл бұрын

Pam, I'm so glad you did pumpkin powder again. I have used mine numerous times using powdered pumpkin and powdered milk. With the holidays coming up, they would be a perfect dinner roll. I have the best recipe is you are interested for Pumpkin Dinner Rolls. I've made them with my pumpkin powder and they are wonderful, flavorful and packed with flavor. I don't know how to DM you but if you are interested in the recipe I can forward it to you.

@RoseRedHomestead Жыл бұрын

Sounds great! I am actually going to be sharing my pumpkin roll recipe in an upcoming video. Let's see how similar they are! Thank you.

@susiea1419 Жыл бұрын

Sounds delicious. Can’t wait to see it

@XaYaZaZa Жыл бұрын

If you met me on the street you would think "no this guy isn't subscribed to me, I hope I'm safe around him" In reality, I'm super safe, and I am subscribed to you.. GO ROSE! You are awesome!!!

@onebarranch709 Жыл бұрын

If you had been my Science teacher, I would have passed! Love your hands on experiments and the reality in the results! I have to admit that I love to experiment and at the same time, I appreciate that you have gone through the trouble to save me time and money to put up my food through your experiments. Keep up the fantastic work you do. Take care.

@RoseRedHomestead Жыл бұрын

One Bar Ranch: Thank you for your comments. I would think that you would start to do your own experiments to see what you are able to do. And of course, let us know the results. Jim

@michigandaffodil7561 Жыл бұрын

@@RoseRedHomestead I dehydrated mushed, over ripe bananas. They need a few more hours in the dehydrator. I think it’ll be a success. I’m hoping to find some very marked down canned pumpkin, since it’s too late for fresh now, to dehydrate. I’ve recently found your channel and love it.

@tinab5088 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Pam! (and to the videographer as well. ) Love your blouse and your hair! I'm doing up some pumpkin this weekend. Cannot wait to make homemade pumpkin pie. I love the idea a viewer had about combining the pie spice with the powder!

@tanyabucel628 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Pam! Doing your recipe of Ghee today! You are so invaluable!

@ritakus9871 Жыл бұрын

I made pancakes this morning, and I was actually thinking about adding pumpkin to them. This is such a great idea. Thank you so much!.

@RoseRedHomestead Жыл бұрын

Ritakus 98: You are so welcome! Jim

@cindyrobertson3798 Жыл бұрын

I'd eat pumpkin pancakes!

@dartagnantaft5918 Жыл бұрын

I'm going to try this and add pumpkin spice to make an instant pumpkin pie mix

@eyeswideopen5517 Жыл бұрын

Maybe the darkness of the blue jars would be good for storing dry powders and help to keep the light out which seems to cause a change in color over time. Thank you Pam. Also, I love your hair and printed blouse!

@girlnextdoorgrooming Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you are doing dehydrator and freeze dry because I don't have a freeze dryer. I know I can never afford one so all I hear is blah blah blah. I like those little Corners too but I am cheap. I would probably try to find something that I had at home already.

@susansouthard Жыл бұрын

So when I make pumpkin purée, I put my purée in a strainer that’s lined with cheese cloth, then put that on a pan and let that sit overnight. Doing this allows much of the water to drain out of the pumpkin, then I will either cook with the pumpkin or freeze it. This may be a technique that you could use when you’re going to dehydrate or freeze dries your pumpkin, it may save on processing time. By the way, the water can be used to flavor pancakes waffles etc.

@donnar5016 Жыл бұрын

I recently found your channel. I love and could tell immediately you were an educator. Three of my grandparents we're educators. One was a elementary school principal ,my grandmother was a high- school english teacher; my other grandmother was an art teacher for the city. I appreciate the approach you take as far as educating us through science, the explanation of what you are doing. The safety aspect as well. Thank-you for the continuing of my education. We are never too old to learn!

@RoseRedHomestead Жыл бұрын

Donna: You sound like you come from good company. Thanks for watching our channel. Jim

@KatMa664 Жыл бұрын

I made a pumpkin pie out of my pumpkin powder and it came out really good. I really wish I had a freeze dryer but I was able to dehydrate it and it came really good. I’m not sure but I think I got the idea from you a couple of years ago.

@gailtheartistmom Жыл бұрын

An immersion blender right in the jar is a lot less mess for powdering.

@bhive6026 Жыл бұрын

blueberry pie filling in the blue jars would be pretty.

@suzannemartin1202 Жыл бұрын

😊I’m doing this with my home grown pumpkins. So excited to be able eat what I grew.

@gereshomeE Жыл бұрын

I look forward to your next video on the Pumpkin Powder! THANK YOU from an Englishman 🇬🇧 in Arabia!! ☺

@cbass2755 Жыл бұрын

That is so thoughtful of you Pam. Always❤️ thinking of others

@cynforrest Жыл бұрын

I’m curious why the dehydrator was set at 159 instead of 125 (normal veg setting??). It’s almost pumpkin season again. Yay. We will give dehydrating a go too. Thanks for another great vid. ❤

@juliemilliron849 Жыл бұрын

Last year I made pumpkin butter and since you cannot can it, I freeze dried it and made a powder. I put some in my oatmeal in the morning and oh it is so yummy. I also hydrated some to spread on toast and another win. So I had so much I gave little jars of it for Christmas and it was a big hit. Just another idea.

@urbanpreppingwithpam916 Жыл бұрын

I have a ton of canned pumpkin from 2020, also, and we just bought a freeze dryer. Thanks for this video…I’m going to powder mine just like you did.

@phyllisdenning1601 Жыл бұрын

Watch many FDing videos, learning that weighing the trays before fd and after to see how much water is removed will tell you the volume of water needed to reconstitute the product. I am getting ready to fd some beef stew this next week so will check out the weights before and after to see if it works.

@sandraw4763 Жыл бұрын

Several years ago I purchased some of the blue Ball jars and discovered the same problem with the contents looking "weird". However, I took several of the jars and purchased a #2 kerosene lamp burner with adaptor ring for mason jars ($10; I already had spare wicks of the proper size and globes that would fit) and made several very attractive blue kerosene lanterns from them!

@RoseRedHomestead Жыл бұрын

Sandra: Please be safe. Jim

@Lulu-he9dp Жыл бұрын

I would use flameless candles in the blue mason jars or led fairy lights and not risk kerosene. Sounds pretty but I'm too nervous to use the kerosene in other than the lamps that are made for that.

@sandraw4763 Жыл бұрын

@@Lulu-he9dp Wish I could post an image here but the burner & globe are the same parts that "real" kerosene lanterns use so is as safe as they would be. It is just the kerosene reservoir that differs and the burner part is adapted with a ring to fit the larger jar opening of a mason jar instead of the narrower neck of a traditional lamp. As an additional safety feature, I often fill the lower half of the jar with clear glass weights before filling with kerosene to add additional weight at the bottom thus counterbalance the weight of the burner & globe and make it more stable.

@rebeccaknudsen6190 Жыл бұрын

Thank you both kindly, I really appreciate all the work and time you dedicate to teaching us.❤️

@annette2407 Жыл бұрын

I love the fact that you said „you don’t know how much water to use when reconstituting“ …. and then you smiled. 😂 You are too cute. Thanks for sharing.

@RoseRedHomestead Жыл бұрын

Annette: Yes! Thank you! It really depends upon depends. This also allows/encourages individual experimentation. Jim

@audreyherbest872 Жыл бұрын

Learning more and more from you. thank you for all you do!

@karenshady8129 Жыл бұрын

Another great video. I am LOVING all the freeze drying videos, and fantastic ideas. Thank you Pam, and Jim

@abigailhaddock7319 Жыл бұрын

This was so helpful! Last year I canned up quite a bit of pumpkin and frankly have not used much of it. I love using dehydrated powders and the recipes you posted on another video look fabulous. Can't wait to try them all!!!

@RoseRedHomestead Жыл бұрын

Abigail: Sounds great! Let us know your results. Jim

@GardensLadyBug Жыл бұрын

I've made sweet potato powder. It turned out really good and was so handy to have.

@RoseRedHomestead Жыл бұрын

Someone: Thank you for making the powder and that it turned out "really good." Jim

@villiehaizlip7626 Жыл бұрын

Tis the season for all tastes of pumpkins, I'm ready!

@debbiebrugman4543 Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing Pam and Jim. Last year just after Christmas I found large cans of pumpkin purée on sale and bought a bunch but they take up a lot of space. I have them stored all over the house. I recently purchased a freeze dryer and have been wondering if I could open the cans and freeze dry the purée. I guess I’ll give it a try.

@marygallagher3428 Жыл бұрын

Ir's nice to know the dehydrated pumpkin puree also tasted good when rehydrated :-)

@paulasaleny1060 Жыл бұрын

I love learning from you, so helpful, thank you!

@sandysimpson9 Жыл бұрын

I love pumpkin and saving it in powder form sounds awesome.

@Tomes23 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful tutorial! I Love your channel!!!!

@DutchAlaskagirl Жыл бұрын

I think your dehydrated powder got darker because you had the temperature too high. The sugars in the pumpkin make it go dark. The same happens with citrus

@JayP-kd5rc Жыл бұрын

Yes, that's what I was thinking. I would have dehydrated it on 125.

@tashalee4294 Жыл бұрын

@@JayP-kd5rc I dehydrated soem at 115 and mine looked like hers. Too dark with some black spots. I think I'm going to walk away from dehydrating pumpkin.

@tinyacres2827 Жыл бұрын

I'm piqued. I love pumpkin powder in my pancakes, so good with the maple syrup.

@shirleymccallister10 Жыл бұрын

I love your channel,Thank You for sharing your knowledge!

@jenniferperez1664 Жыл бұрын

Oh please let it be the pumpkin muffin with the cream cheese center !!! I can’t wait !!

@kathiewade6878 Жыл бұрын

I was just thinking about doing this a few days ago...glad to see it can work

@lotus.... Жыл бұрын

Can't wait for the next pumpkin video! 🎃🥮🥧🎃

@gailsanders7737 Жыл бұрын

Yes, ready to hear the pumpkin surprise!!!

@MonkeyToDaddy Жыл бұрын

I love going on these adventures with you & Mr. Jim 🥰 Thank you for your time & sharing with us. Will look forward to seeing this undrinkable Starbucks knockoff! Love, PJ 🙏❤️

@bertieboatright1206 Жыл бұрын

As always you have me wanting to re process the things I have on jars so I can free up space and extend the life of my pantry.and Jim you do an amazing job behind the camera. Yes you peaked my curiosity.

@RoseRedHomestead Жыл бұрын

Bertie: Thanks for the complements. We are happy that are able free-up some space in your pantry. Jim

@COWELLGIRL Жыл бұрын

Perfect!! Now that's a awesome way for yall to store it ! I'm planning on canning in cubes !

@RoseRedHomestead Жыл бұрын

Sounds great!

@doxieladycrochet3139 Жыл бұрын

Love pumpkin! Thanks for the preservation information.

@DarleneDeSilva Жыл бұрын

Pam, I have a dehydrator and when I dehydrate squash, I start out on parchment paper and then I will transfer the fruit roll up squash on the woven plastic that comes with the dehydrator for the final dry time.

@XaYaZaZa Жыл бұрын

Love it Rose!! Going to buy some extra pumpkins with my kids when we go next weekend. You have perfect timing with Halloween coming up too!

@sandiegaunt285 Жыл бұрын

Super excited to see the freeze dried pumpkin! I have a bumper crop this year and looking forward to putting it up for the winter. We love pumpkin everything around here:)

@sarabennett3732 Жыл бұрын

You are such a blessing! I'm so thankful I came across your page 🙏 💓

@karenok464 Жыл бұрын

Now I'm craving pumpkin!

@judyedwards3156 Жыл бұрын

I made the pumpkin powder from fresh pumpkins last fall. Been wanting to try it out and keep forgetting.. great video.

@tammiejames2051 Жыл бұрын

Hi Pam, if you have a nutri bullet try putting the dehydrated pumpkin in and griding it. I believe a smaller container will give you a better blend.

@cherylboeschen4744 Жыл бұрын

Lovely!

@tararead4670 Жыл бұрын

oh I love pumpkin and squash soup. I think it might be fun to make a puréewith the pie spices and do the dehydrate. I love pumpkin pie batter. And Pumpking bars with cream cheese frosting?? oh wow. Thanks you two, and it is not necessary to apologize for showing your link. It is your channel . MWAH!

@annelefevre9457 Жыл бұрын

My son grows pumpkins. No little children anymore, so he won’t need them for carving. He has a freeze dryer also and there is always something going in the freezer dryer every second. I’m going to tell him about your video. I love your blue quart jars. We just are not use to how the food looks in it, but I love them. Bi have memories of my grandma having blue jars full of food down on the cellar shelves . The shelves were edged w/ ruffled green gingham material. Even be only 5 years old, I loved looking at all her full shelves.so your jars reminded me of the good old days. I’m 72 now! What a fun video. The darker looking powder look like it has cinnamon in it!

@rochelleb973 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!!!!!

@bumblebee7922 Жыл бұрын

Hello there beautiful lady!!! Hope you are well and happy today! I LOVE pumpkin too! The blue jars are so pretty. I have a set of 4 qts. Just had to have a couple. LOVE your videos!! God Bless you!!

@vikkisoderquist6013 Жыл бұрын

I too love pumpkin! Just got back from MN with fresh apples and fall gourds for decoration and a wonderful pumpkin. We also got some REAL sweet corn! Love shopping at those roadside stands, however the apples came from a real orchard with several different types of apples. Tfs and please stay safe and sending hugs to you both 💜🙏😎

@RoseRedHomestead Жыл бұрын

Vikki: Sounds great! Jim

@robin5382 Жыл бұрын

Ditto the perfect timing as Debbie said. I have about 8-9 jars of 2 yr. old butternut squash. I am going to do your experiment with freeze drying. It will certainly free up the jars and space which I am running out of. Thank you for great video.

@msdony308 Жыл бұрын

You can always dehydrate the powder more if needed. I want to roast some real pumpkin in the oven (than skin will come of easily) , powder some & use some to put in home make cat food. & banana pumpkin bread !!!😊

@UrbanHomesteadMomma Жыл бұрын

I love making pumpkin powder… I use the dehydrator because that’s what I have. The best method I’ve found is to peel the raw pumpkin, grate the chunks with the food processor, blanch the grated pumpkin for only 60 seconds, ice water to stop the cooking, drain well then dehydrate. My dehydrator has no temp setting so no idea of the temp. When dry I crumble it up into the food processor and/or coffee grinder then store in an airtight jar.

@AmandaWoolsey Жыл бұрын

The way Pam says Punmp-ken is so cute ❤

@amandamodin4912 Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for the pumpkin loaf from Starbucks! Your timing is great our pumpkins are coming off the vine.

@DutchAlaskagirl Жыл бұрын

Those colored jars are very special! Not just are they much more expensive - they are also very hard to find! Great find 🥰 I recently came across four regular mouth pint jars at a thrift store for $.50 each. Will use them for dried foods/powders that are upstairs in the kitchen

@donnar5016 Жыл бұрын

I saw colored jars on Amazon

@susiea1419 Жыл бұрын

You could always paint them with acrylic paint?

@acolley2891 Жыл бұрын

I pulled out some jarred beans and I thought for sure one of them had spoiled but it was just the blue jar! LOL. Maybe we can can something blue in them like berry pie filling? Or dehydrated blueberries

@susanthole8783 Жыл бұрын

I've always added pumpkin in spaghetti sauce, had to hide it because hubby was vitamins deficient. ( He hated veggies) I also add it to Mac and cheese. Using powdered put.pkin will be SO much easier than using canned and then having to hide the can😁

@cynforrest Жыл бұрын

Cool idea. I’m going to do that too! Thanks

@donnar5016 Жыл бұрын

😂too funny

@janarichards5511 Жыл бұрын

Pumpkin can be hidden in chili, too.

@annmariesilva7952 Жыл бұрын

I male a powdered "greens" mix, my body has a problem processing and keeping vitamins and minerals. I put the powder in my smoothies, sauces, stews, soups, basically anything with liquid. Can't taste it, and my Dr likes my bloodwork.

@Lulu-he9dp Жыл бұрын

We don't have a freeze drier, and I sure like how it turned out over the dehydrated. However, we would use what we have and the dehydrator will work so we may try to do some canned pumpkin puree when we get some on sale. So much lighter to store than canned goods too. Thank you so much for doing all the experimenting and sharing. Looking forward to the Starbucks recipe and all others.

@ChieftuckabuckawaysWife Жыл бұрын

Great video 👍! Always terrific For whatever reason at the end of every video it shows additional videos available which is great. BUT it covers the freeze frame with the address. Where there is a will, there is a way (and heirs). In the meantime, we had printer, ink, and paper issues. It was so nutty! We replaced the naughty printer, ink and got cases of paper!! Chief Tuckabuckaway is ready to get the book and print it!! We are staying strong in our resolve to get that Book! 😊❤️❤️❤️

@sueeus4869 Жыл бұрын

Pam, you crack me up! “…just close your eyes for a minute!” 🤣🤣🤣 And what a pretty blouse! Really brings out your beautiful features!

@RoseRedHomestead Жыл бұрын

Oh thank you!

@RoseRedHomestead Жыл бұрын

sue: Oh thank you! Jim

@22happyheart22 Жыл бұрын

I love that I have found you!

@Famcke Жыл бұрын

How know 🤣 just in time for Thanksgiving. Thank you for bringing us all these wonderful videos. Love them!!! 💐💙🙏🇺🇲

@RoseRedHomestead Жыл бұрын

@Ace: Happy holidays! Jim

@annaholden2406 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🌹

@suzieblair8089 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you! perfect timing. I have had the same issues, but with canned pumpkin from the store, the recipes usually call for a one half cup or a cup and that leaves leftovers that are not enough to save. I was going to reach out to ya'll and ask if I could freeze dry commercially canned pumpkin. Jim and you are truly a god send to this community!

@RoseRedHomestead Жыл бұрын

Suzie: If you do not have enough worth saving, do not save it. Jim

@kennymartin379 Жыл бұрын

I been praying for you and your family 🙏❤

@susandennison2833 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@juliaarmato3984 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I have a lot of pumpkin puree in the freezer. Now that it's almost October I will have a whole lot more. I can use all the pumpkin ideas you can come up with, God bless.

@RoseRedHomestead Жыл бұрын

julia: We hope you enjoy. Jim

@juliaarmato3984 Жыл бұрын

@@RoseRedHomestead I looked up Jim and pumpkins and found Forsythe farms. I think this is probably who you had in mind. I'll check it out. Thanks.

@jerriscollins-ruth9019 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Pam.

@NoNORADon911 Жыл бұрын

I just harvested Seminole pumpkins and did not know what to do with them so thanks! Also our counter tops look like the same stone.

@tracyprice2814 Жыл бұрын

For those having trouble on phones… just tap the title of the video that will open the description. Then tap the word more and all the links should appear. I have an iPhone and this works for me.

@RoseRedHomestead Жыл бұрын

Tracy: Thank you! I am sure this information will help a lot of viewers access the description. Jim

@jeanflaig6903 Жыл бұрын

I've been dehydrating my tomatoes...skins and all (except the stem core) and puree it all and dehydrate. Takes about 16 hours for dehydrating but powders up beautifully. But my dehydrated tomatoes come out like a fruit leather and very sticky. I suppose the skins have a lot of the "sugar" in it, but it powders up lovely. I imagine the pumpkin is doing the same thing as my tomatoes do! I'm doing the last of my tomatoes for the season. I may try to buy some pumpkin and dehydrate to see how it does. We LOVE pumpkin!

@lupitabejarano8201 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@PS-ut5ct Жыл бұрын

yep you gotta bag up your dehydrated or freeze dried foods right away

@redwoodsgal Жыл бұрын

I use the blue jars with fairy lights inside for when the power goes out. My granddaughter uses one as her nightlight

@RoseRedHomestead Жыл бұрын

redwoodsgal: Thanks for the information. That sounds interesting. Jim

@roraev9296 Жыл бұрын

Note to self: buy a decent blender! Great video Pam & Jim!

@missreynolds3637 Жыл бұрын

That's a great idea. There's so much controversy about canning pumpkin doing it either way dehydrating or freeze drying will also take up less space than canning.

@susanmcadam1700 Жыл бұрын

I dehydrated a big pumpkin at about 130°F and it came out about the colour of your freeze dried version.

@chelinfusco6403 Жыл бұрын

😎Aw great! We have so many pumpkins! And the plants are still producing. I've canned some, but I don't like to can pumpkins. They take in the water, just like when canning potatoes, which I don't do anymore. I am going to bake them and then dry them. Perhaps they looked darker dehydrated because of the heat. I don't know. I will give it a try for sure.

@cookiegirl2cookie197 Жыл бұрын

Seen it in another video- if you dehydrate pumpkin the puree should be pourable consistency, then it would better, i.e. you should have kept the liquid it was canned in and pureed it with the solids. Also, maybe 135F would be better since pumpkin has sugar and the Maillard reaction would caramelize and turn it darker.???

@lindahamilton3520 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU 😊

@RoseRedHomestead Жыл бұрын

Linda: You're welcome 😊 Jim

@patriciakeever7227 Жыл бұрын

wow that saves so much room!!

@RoseRedHomestead Жыл бұрын

Yes it does!

@khatch62 Жыл бұрын

I just bought 9 sugar pumpkins and was thinking about freeze drying them. Thank you.

@lieuwina Жыл бұрын

Maybe the pumpkin you did in the dehydrator if you left it in blocks maybe it would have dried better and would have been easier to get off the trays. Or if you left it like leather fruit and tried to reconstitute it with water instead of trying to powder? Also maybe having been left in the dehydrator till you came back maybe played a part too. I have never dehydrated anything before. This was just a thought. Thank you and Jim for sharing. Have a great day. Greetings from the UK

@SuLaDean Жыл бұрын

I have found a VERY light (hardly at all) coating of coconut oil on the tray help with peeling some items off, I also use this method when I do milk

@whatyoucan.whereyouare Жыл бұрын

I caught a video off another channel, wish I could remember who it was to credit them. They baked the whole pumpkin in the oven till soft enough to slide a knife through to the center. I let it cool and peeled the pumpkin like an orange.